Honda Vtx1800 vs Honda Valkyrie 1800
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Vtx1800 vs Honda Valkyrie 1800. Honda Vtx1800: 106 hp @ 5,000 rpm hp, 318 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.2/10. Honda Valkyrie 1800: 118 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated, based on GL1800 platform; Honda quoted no official figure) hp, 380 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated; Honda did not publish an official figure), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Vtx1800
Honda Valkyrie 1800
Horsepower (hp)
106 hp
118 hp
Torque (Nm)
167 Nm
167 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
318 kg
380 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
106 hp @ 5,000 rpm
118 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated, based on GL1800 platform; Honda quoted no official figure)
Torque
167 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
167 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated)
185 km/h (estimated; Honda did not publish an official figure)
Weight
318 kg (wet/curb weight)
380 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5–8.0 L/100km (typical real-world average)
7.5 L/100km (approx. 13.3 km/L) — estimated real-world average
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Vtx1800
8.2/10
"The cruiser for riders who prioritize reliability over brand loyalty."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Massive torque, surprisingly smooth
+Shaft drive, zero chain hassle
Cons
−Heavy, slow-speed handling suffers
−Carbureted versions need attention
−Styling divides opinion sharply
Honda Valkyrie 1800
8.5/10
"The most characterful cruiser Honda ever built, full stop."
Pros
+Indestructible flat-six engine
+Exceptional highway stability
+Incredible torque delivery
Cons
−Seriously heavy low-speed handling
−Carburetor issues after storage
−Parts availability can frustrate
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